Learning Objectives - 1) Work up an infant with jaundice by assessing risk factors for jaundice and ordering appropriate labs. 2) Arrange appropriate follow-up for a jaundiced infant. 3) Assess an infant’s growth and intervene as needed for excessive weight loss. 4) Assess and counsel mothers who are having difficulties with breastfeeding in a culturally sensitive manner. 5) Counsel parents on general guidelines for advancing an infant’s diet from milk/formula to baby foods and solids. 6) Give parents guidance on age appropriate safety measures such as back-to-sleep, child-proofing the house, and car seats. 7) Discuss strategies for soothing colic, improving sleep.
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Learning Objectives -
1) Work up an infant with jaundice by assessing risk factors for jaundice and ordering appropriate labs.
2) Arrange appropriate follow-up for a jaundiced infant.
3) Assess an infant’s growth and intervene as needed for excessive weight loss.
4) Assess and counsel mothers who are having difficulties with breastfeeding in a culturally sensitive manner.
5) Counsel parents on general guidelines for advancing an infant’s diet from milk/formula to baby foods and solids.
6) Give parents guidance on age appropriate safety measures such as back-to-sleep, child-proofing the house, and car seats.
7) Discuss strategies for soothing colic, improving sleep.